PhD
Private Law
BIBahcesehir Istanbul University · Istanbul Turkish 4 yr January, August
$40,000 / yr
Total tuition
$14,500
Duration
4 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
PhD
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Private Law (Turkish) is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd program at Bilkent University in Ankara, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $14,500, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD program in Private Law at Bilkent University offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles and practices. It is designed for those who wish to advance their expertise in private law and contribute to legal scholarship.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
Turkish-taught with language support
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
- 2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
- 3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
- 4
Visa support
We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks
- 5
Arrival & enrollment
Starts January, September — we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Contract Law
02Tort Law
03Property Law
04Family Law
05Commercial Law
06International Private Law
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Legal Academic
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Consultant
Judicial Clerk
Public Policy Advisor
Graduate outcomes
Where Business, administration & law graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate74.5%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
18.7 months
Working in their field
79.4%
Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024
Admission requirements
- Completed application form (we fill it with you)
- High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
- Diploma or certificate of completion
- Valid passport copy
- Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Academic transcripts
Highest diploma / certificate
Language proficiency proof
Application form
CV / résumé
Statement of purpose
Frequently asked questions
The program focuses on the principles and practices of private law, including contracts, torts, and property law.
Student stories
What students say
“Archaeology here means real fieldwork, my department sent us to an excavation in central Anatolia after first year. The comprehensive scholarship covered my tuition completely, which is honestly the only way my family could have afforded studying abroad.”
“Studio culture at Bilkent is intense, we pulled all-nighters before every jury, but the architecture professors treat your project like it matters. Getting my first model critiqued by a practicing architect changed how I design.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Law (Turkish)THIS | Bilkent University | 4 yr | $14,500 |
| Private Law | Bahcesehir Istanbul University | 4 yr | $40,000 |
| Private Law (Combined PhD) | Istanbul Aydin University | 4 yr | $15,000 |
| Private Law | Yaşar University | 4 yr | $7,000 |
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